Episode 36: One Slay Begets Another

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Slay or Nay:

Mesha and Katherine give updates on their New Year goals.

Bisexuality, Biphobia and Bi Erasure:

Katherine declares #BlackGaySlay another Black History Month miracle.
Does Biphobia come from both ends of the Kinsey scale?
The differences between bisexuality and queerness.
Mesha explores the concept of heteronormativity within the Gay community.
How do bisexual people find safe spaces when often excluded from the LGBT community?
Does being in an opposite sex relationship delegitimize queerness?

Part 3 out of 6: Opt Out of White Feminism

Misogynoir

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Episode 35: Not Today, Damn Cheeto Devil

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This week in Presidential transition:
Michelle’s epic side eye
Will Trump ban Black History Month?

Main Segment: Finding Space in Political/Social Movements
Women’s March
Read Lakeshia Robinson’s story
Where do we fall in this movement?

Opting out of White Feminism:
Concept two out of six: Intersectionality

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Episode 34: You Can’t Win

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As the classic song from The Wiz declares: “You can’t win, you can’t break even and you can’t get out of the game.” Kat and Mesha discuss how this sentiment impacts women throughout their lives. They also express all their feels about Obama’s farewell address and introduce Slay or Nay.

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Episode 33: Holiday Hangover Minisode

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The holidays are finally over and this trash fire of a year has come to a close. With optimism for 2017, Kat and Mesha talk about their New Year goals.

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Episode 32: There Are No Benefits

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Kat and Mesha introduce a new segment called “Why you mad” where we discuss the ridiculous things people feel extra pressed about such as Black Santa. They later go on to question hyper-masculinity and its obvious flaws. They finish with the first part of a six part series “Opting Out of White Feminism.

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Episode 31: Unforgiving

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As Mesha’s mom always says “You can be a bitch if you want to, you can cut a bitch if you need to.” Kat and Mesha explore morality and if forgiveness should be given freely and without question. Far to often, those who are disenfranchised are expected to take the high road during times of conflict but Kat and Mesha think that just because they go low, doesn’t necessarily mean you have to go high. They also discuss Trump’s latest appointees in This Week in Politics

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Episode 30: Trump’s America

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Kat and Mesha process and grieve the results of the election. This doesn’t stop them from being petty and talking about how Trump’s face is as offensive to look at as his policies and views are to hear. They discuss ways to fight oppression and urge people to not slut shame Melania Trump because her husband is a fuckboy. Women are not responsible for the actions of their husbands. They also reflect on their love for the Obamas and train for the First Annual Hunger Games.

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Episode 29: Your Terms on Your Terms

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The election that no one wanted has finally arrived. As the world’s most famous democracy, why is the system still so imperfect? Kat and Mesha discuss the origin of the electoral college. During the main segment, they try to unpack internalized oppression and taking on the language of the colonizer. Lastly, they bring back Historical Fact of the Day.

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Episode 28: Black Girls Abroad

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Kat and Mesha brings back the segment “Best Things” where they share some of the awesome things that they are grateful to have. They recount their experiences traveling to other countries and how it helped shape their perception of America. Lastly, they remind you that cultures are not costumes and to be better this Halloween.

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Episode 27: College and the American Dream

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Water is Life. In honor of Indigenous Peoples day, Kat and Mesha discuss the current struggle of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe of South Dakota and their fight to keep their primary water source clean as they protest against the Dakota Access Pipeline. Later, Kat and Mesha ponder whether going to college and gaining massive debt is truly the only route to achieve the American Dream. Kat finishes the show with a takeover of a rant with Arant where she gives all her feels about the necessity of voting in this upcoming election.

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